Whiteboards have a wide range of application  in our everyday life. They are ideal for teaching purpose, team collaboration and so on. Designed to meet different needs, whiteboards come in multiple materials, mounting options and sizes, from melamine whiteboards to glass boards. There are two factors you should consider before choosing a whiteboard.

1. Surface

The surface materials used to construct a whiteboard can greatly affect its durability, versatility and cost. Therefore, choosing an ideal whiteboard, it is essential to learn about different types of board surface. Classified by material, the four main types of whiteboard are as follows:

	Melamine Whiteboards   Basically, Melamine whiteboard is a type of whiteboard that combines plastic polymer with an MDF board. Melamine whiteboard is the most cost-effective option while they are lightweight, convenient for transportation. However, melamine whiteboards are very porous so they are taking the risk of staining, ghosting, and denting, which may require to be replaced every few years. So, they are suitable for places where heavy use is not required.
	Painted Steel Whiteboards    Made of high-quality painted steel and aluminum, this whiteboard tends to be smoother, which is better to be written and erased. Painted steel surfaces are magnetic and allow the use of magnets. It is more durable and expensive than melamine whiteboards.
	Porcelain Whiteboards   Featuring an exceptionally enamel writing surface fused to a steel backing sheet that allows for easy attachment. Although it is more expensive than melamine whiteboards and painted steel whiteboards, it has excellent performance in terms of durability and resistance to scratches and ghosting.
	Glass Boards    Now glass boards tend to be used when there is a desire that not only adds a functional board to the wall but also adds stylish decor to the space. Due to their non-porous structure, glass boards are easily written and erased without ghosting and staining, which makes them the most durable option. Correspondingly, their price is higher than melamine and porcelain whiteboards.

2. Purpose

Another factor to keep in mind when purchasing the whiteboard is purpose. Different purposes of use require different whiteboard choices.

Think About Two Questions Before Choosing:
1.Where are you used？			2.What are you used for？
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HOME	OFFICE		TEACHING	MEETING

If you are in a large place with plenty of wall space, maybe a wall mounted whiteboard is your best choice. With special hardware and equipment, it can be secured firmly, and most can be used for a long time without damage to its surface. 

When you need some flexible and mobile operation, like teaching in the classroom, you might want the whiteboard to come with you, so you can consider a mobile whiteboard. It also usually features a reversible, which gives more room to brainstorm or share large amounts of information when presentation.

Looking for a perfect substitute for clumsy whiteboard which takes up a lot of space? Stick-on whiteboards could not be a better choice. The customized sizes and shapes allow it to paste anywhere without space limitation. It is also convenient for carrying about. With strong adhesive backing, it can be adhesive to any clean and flat surface, especially stick on the wall of the house, you can write all your creative ideas on it.

By considering these two factors before choosing the whiteboards, hope you will find the best whiteboards for your needs. If you have any sourcing needs on whiteboards, please contact us.